Three other board members appeared to be leaning toward the plan, judging from their comments at the meeting and an interview with Ms. Segarra: Irene H. Impellizzeri, another mayoral appointee; Greg Brooks, the board member from Brooklyn; and Ms. Thomson.
This stage version, adapted by popular comedy playwright Ken Ludwig ("Lend Me a Tenor," "Moon Over Buffalo"), clearly is targeted toward younger audiences, judging by the way director Bob May loosens the reins on actors playing several of the more colorful characters.
Just three days ago, Mr. Durbin was barely lukewarm toward Judge Roberts.
"We are not suicidal," he said, gesturing toward Judge Harmon.
They skillfully played upon the miners' frustration and directed it toward Judge Haden and the environmentalists.
The presidential review group took a middle ground, though it seemed to lean toward Judge Leon's position.
But cases from last year show that other critics, including some of the commission's own members, say the agency is far too lenient toward judges.
But Mr. McConnell's warning may have actually backfired, two people close to the president said, pushing Mr. Trump toward Judge Kavanaugh.
